Bitcoin miners are expected to pivot towards AI computing in 2026 as mining rewards and Bitcoin prices remain low. Companies like Bitfarms have already begun transitioning to high-performance computing, while Terawulf, IREN, and Cipher Mining have secured HPC agreements with tech giants Google and Microsoft. This shift highlights the growing trend of repurposing mining hardware for AI applications, although it requires more technical expertise than traditional mining operations. As the industry adapts, altcoins may also gain increased attention.